Pete Hegseth is aiming for a new political career after leaving Fox News
14 january 2025 в 23:37
Pete Hegseth is in the spotlight after leaving Fox News in 2024. His departure from the network came after Donald Trump nominated Hegseth to be the next Secretary of Defense, subject to Senate confirmation. Now that Hegseth is in the political arena, Americans are eager to learn more about the former television personality.
During his confirmation hearings in January 2025, Hegseth thanked Trump and noted that «77 million Americans gave President Trump a powerful mandate for change. Putting America first — at home and abroad». Hegseth added that if confirmed as Secretary of Defense, he will «bring a warrior culture back to the Department of Defense».
«[Trump], like me, wants the Pentagon to be solely focused on military action, lethality, meritocracy, standards, and readiness. That’s it. That’s my job», - Hegseth said.
Learn more about Hegseth below, from his current age to his career and family.
Hegseth is now 44 years old. He was born on June 6, 1980.
Hegseth was a weekend host on Fox & Friends from 2017 to 2014. Prior to that position, he was hired by the news network as a political commentator in 2014. Additionally, Hegseth served in the military as an officer in the National Guard.
Stepping away from television, Hegseth may take on a government position if his appointment to lead the Pentagon is confirmed by the Senate.
Yes, Hegseth has been married to his wife Jennifer Rauchet since 2019. Two years ago, Hegseth’s second wife, Samantha Deering, filed for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. They finalized their divorce by 2018. From 2004 to 2009, he was married to his first wife, Meredith Schwarz.
Hegseth has had the support of his current wife throughout their marriage. During his confirmation hearings in January 2025, the author of «Warriors on War» affectionately called her «Jenny» and said, «Thank you to my incredible wife Jennifer, who has changed my life and been with me throughout this whole process. I love you, dear, and thank God for you».
Hegseth is a father of several children — four biological and three stepchildren. He named each of them during his Senate hearings: Gunner, Jackson, Peter Boon, Kenzie, Luke, Rex, and Gwendolyn
During his confirmation hearings in January 2025, Hegseth thanked Trump and noted that «77 million Americans gave President Trump a powerful mandate for change. Putting America first — at home and abroad». Hegseth added that if confirmed as Secretary of Defense, he will «bring a warrior culture back to the Department of Defense».
«[Trump], like me, wants the Pentagon to be solely focused on military action, lethality, meritocracy, standards, and readiness. That’s it. That’s my job», - Hegseth said.
Learn more about Hegseth below, from his current age to his career and family.
Hegseth is now 44 years old. He was born on June 6, 1980.
Hegseth was a weekend host on Fox & Friends from 2017 to 2014. Prior to that position, he was hired by the news network as a political commentator in 2014. Additionally, Hegseth served in the military as an officer in the National Guard.
Stepping away from television, Hegseth may take on a government position if his appointment to lead the Pentagon is confirmed by the Senate.
Yes, Hegseth has been married to his wife Jennifer Rauchet since 2019. Two years ago, Hegseth’s second wife, Samantha Deering, filed for divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. They finalized their divorce by 2018. From 2004 to 2009, he was married to his first wife, Meredith Schwarz.
Hegseth has had the support of his current wife throughout their marriage. During his confirmation hearings in January 2025, the author of «Warriors on War» affectionately called her «Jenny» and said, «Thank you to my incredible wife Jennifer, who has changed my life and been with me throughout this whole process. I love you, dear, and thank God for you».
Hegseth is a father of several children — four biological and three stepchildren. He named each of them during his Senate hearings: Gunner, Jackson, Peter Boon, Kenzie, Luke, Rex, and Gwendolyn
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